Memory Changes
This help sheet describes the differences between memory loss as a part of normal ageing and as a symptom of dementia. It also provides some tips on keeping your memory sharp.
Progression of Dementia
This help sheet describes how dementia progresses from an early stages to its final severe stages.
Drug Treatments and Dementia
This help sheet discusses drugs currently being used for the treatment of dementia including new drugs which may have a temporary effect in improving mental functioning. It also includes information about older drugs which have been used for a long time to treat accompanying symptoms such as depression and anxiety.
Dementia and Heredity
People affected by dementia are often concerned about wether the disease can be passed along in families. This help sheet discusses the roll of heredity in Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
Research
This help sheet provides an overview of current research into Alzheimer's disease and discusses some of the issues involved in participating research studies. To find out what's new in the frontier of Alzheimer's disease treatment and research, click here.
Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia accounting for between 50% and 70% of all dementias. This help sheet describes the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease as well as its causes, progression and treatment.
Vascular dementia
Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer's disease. This help sheet describes vascular dementia, its causes, diagnosis and progression.
Fronto Temporal Lobar Degeneration (FTLD)
This Help Sheet describes a group of dementias, known as Fronto Temporal Lobar Degeneration including Fronto Temporal Dementia, Progressive non-Fluent Aphasia,Semantic Dementia and Pick's disease. It discusses their causes, diagnoses and symptoms.
Dementia with Lewy bodies
Dementia with Lewy bodies is a common form of dementia, sharing many similarities with Alzheimer's disease. This help sheet describes dementia with Lewy bodies, its causes, diagnosis and progression.
Alcohol Related Dementia
This help sheet describes alcohol related dementias, their cause, symptoms and treatment.
AIDS Related Dementia
This help sheet describes AIDS related dementia, its cause, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease
This help sheet discusses the established link between Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's disease.
